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OAL 334M

1974 MG B

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,471 mi
Last recorded34,471 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAL 334M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 34,471 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 34,420 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 34,356 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 43,226 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 34,018 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 33,701 miles

rear brake imbalance high at 44%

Fail 29 May 2012 33,699 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake imbalance high at 44%

Pass 23 Apr 2009 33,319 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 33,309 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 32,688 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 32,095 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 31,338 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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OAL 334M is a 1974 MG B in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OAL 334M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 52 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OAL 334M?

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What year was OAL 334M registered?

OAL 334M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 4 June 1974.

Is OAL 334M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAL 334M shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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